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PCU / Stepdown

Asheville, NC

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nursing Position

Position Details

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Asheville, NC

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

About the Role

The facility's PCU provides care for patients requiring close monitoring and intermediate-level interventions. You'll work with a collaborative team delivering compassionate care to patients transitioning between acute and general medical-surgical floors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and assess patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
  • Administer medications and treatments under physician direction
  • Perform wound care, catheter management, and other procedural nursing duties
  • Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
  • Document care accurately and maintain patient confidentiality
  • Contribute to a supportive, patient-centered care environment

Required Qualifications

  • Current RN license (North Carolina)
  • PCU or similar acute-care nursing experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a straightforward contract role ideal for nurses seeking short-term, stable employment in a growing healthcare market.